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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 270.54 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 270.54 and 108.73 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 270.54 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/270.54 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 270.54 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 29,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,415.81/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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